In 2007 Armenia and US will Work together to Create Brighter Future for Armenian PeopleDecember 26, 2006 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "As we look forward to 2007, it is my hope that Armenia and the United States can work together to create a brighter future for the people of Armenia. 2007 will be particularly significant, and my government is committed to supporting Armenia as it works to establish itself as a thriving democracy," says the New Years Message of the US Embassy in Armenia. The coming year will be especially important and exciting since Armenia has the opportunity to display its commitment to democracy by holding free and fair parliamentary elections. "The coming year will be especially important and exciting since Armenia has the opportunity to display its commitment to democracy by holding free and fair parliamentary elections," says Anthony Godfrey the U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Armenia. He also reminded that through U.S. assistance programs, which have totaled over 1.6 billion dollars since 1992, the United States is working to strengthen democratic institutions, provide for a more stable and secure South Caucasus. "The American people, the Embassy staff and I wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and all the best in 2007," says the message. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. Yerevan State University, Ucom sign Memorandum of Cooperation Rector of Yerevan State University Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian signed the memorandum. EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. |